Cost of living in Kenya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling555 (Taka 442) | Taka 318 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling607 (Taka 483) | Taka 486 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling458 (Taka 365) | Taka 196 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling122 (Taka 97) | Taka 97 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling251 (Taka 200) | Taka 129 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling100 (Taka 80) | Taka 84 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling1,067 (Taka 850) | Taka 311 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling277 (Taka 221) | Taka 216 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling101 (Taka 80) | Taka 29 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling195 (Taka 155) | Taka 346 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,026 (Taka 817) | Taka 1,208 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling170 (Taka 135) | Taka 118 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling50 (Taka 40) | Taka 61 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling167,129 (Taka 133,048) | Taka 35,789 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling55,335 (Taka 44,051) | Taka 20,562 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling19,894 (Taka 15,837) | Taka 4,276 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling51,490 (Taka 40,990) | Taka 14,321 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling23,259 (Taka 18,516) | Taka 20,181 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling9,408 (Taka 7,490) | Taka 3,105 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling5,393 (Taka 4,293) | Taka 1,498 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling39,587 (Taka 31,514) | Taka 36,542 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,768 (Taka 6,184) | Taka 16,205 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling669 (Taka 533) | Taka 370 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling303 (Taka 241) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling2,582 (Taka 2,056) | Taka 1,914 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling2,725 (Taka 2,170) | Taka 2,493 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,114 (Taka 4,071) | Taka 4,984 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,515 (Taka 4,391) | Taka 4,778 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,980,350 (Taka 2,372,592) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling138 (Taka 109) | Taka 90 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,661 (Taka 2,915) | Taka 1,477 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 53% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling178 (Taka 142) | Taka 296 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling320 (Taka 255) | Taka 1,395 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,000 (Taka 1,592) | Taka 2,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling333 (Taka 265) | Taka 578 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling308 (Taka 246) | Taka 348 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling439 (Taka 349) | Taka 729 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling115 (Taka 91) | Taka 259 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling122 (Taka 97) | Taka 297 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling721 (Taka 574) | Taka 305 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Kenya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,829 (Taka 1,456) | Taka 1,612 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,406 (Taka 1,119) | Taka 991 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling1,600 (Taka 1,274) | Taka 1,939 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,473 (Taka 2,765) | Taka 2,128 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling645 (Taka 514) | Taka 1,328 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling276 (Taka 220) | Taka 208 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling239 (Taka 190) | Taka 578 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling26,546 (Taka 21,132) | Taka 35,756 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.02 (Taka 3.20) | Taka 1.36 | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling2,149 (Taka 1,711) | Taka 1,777 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling316 (Taka 251) | Taka 271 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.796
BDT
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 820 prices entered by 244 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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